Musicians called to join Stirling independence rally
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A statement from the group said: 'The pipe band Saor Alba Pipes and Drums have informed us that sadly they will be unable to attend Stirling this year, so we are putting out this call for musicians to march with us next weekend.
'Whether you play the pipes or the drums, or play other musical instruments, and you can make it along next Saturday – then you are most welcome. We encourage you to be at Old Stirling Bridge for 10.30AM sharp, 21 June.'
AUOB have also requested that participants make the march 'highly audible' through the use of megaphones, whistles, percussion instruments or portable speakers.
Saturday's march will take off from Old Stirling Bridge at 11am and will head on to Bannockburn Field.
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A similar rally took place in 2024, designed in part to commemorate the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, in which Robert the Bruce claimed victory over the army of King Edward II of England.
The group added: 'AUOB calls for the movement to unite and march next Saturday; making a powerful demonstration and statement of intent.
'Scotland's ancient past calls to our future; what we must do to make independence happen, and make it stand.'
This weekend marks the group's second rally this year, following a successful march in Glasgow earlier this year which saw an estimated 5000 attendees walk from Kelvinbridge to Glasgow Green.
YesBikers for Scottish Independence were also in attendance and are set to lead the Stirling procession from the bridge.
The last AUOB march of 2025 is set to take place in Edinburgh on September 6.
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